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Thread: NCT classes Forest Hill
Post: RE: NCT classes Forest Hill
| Hi Jen
We're in the same boat! I'm due February and when I looked into it I was really surprised by the cost too. They do an 'essentials' type course which is a bit cheaper but the nearest was in... |
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26-10-2016, 11:07 AM |
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Thread: Euro 2016 Big Screens?
Post: RE: Euro 2016 Big Screens?
| I believe the sylvan post are putting up a screen and showing all matches. |
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11-06-2016, 02:26 PM |
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Thread: As new Brompton folding bike for sale
Post: As new Brompton folding bike for sale
| Hi
I have a Brompton folding bike for sale, bought in 2014 but only used about 3 times as I just didn't take to cycling to work unfortunately!
The bike is an M6L model in black. It has six spee... |
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06-05-2016, 12:24 PM |
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Thread: Local wildlife
Post: RE: Local wildlife
| Goldcrest and firecrest to add to the list, just behind London Road. |
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19-01-2016, 12:09 PM |
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Thread: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
Post: RE: Royal Mail Delivery Problems
| They tried to deliver a parcel while I was out and decided for some reason to leave it at one of the charity shops on London Road (not even close to my place) but didn't leave me a card to tell me tha... |
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11-01-2016, 11:26 AM |
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Thread: Somewhere local to watch the rugby tonight?
Post: Somewhere local to watch the rugby tonight?
| Sorry, I know the r word is a bit painful right now but the husband is Kiwi, so we're still on it.
Anyone know if any local pubs are showing the game? |
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09-10-2015, 06:03 PM |
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Thread: Where do you get married round here?
Post: RE: Where do you get married round here?
| The Horniman is licensed for civil ceremonies, I think they do them in the conservatory which would be beautiful. |
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13-07-2015, 09:24 PM |
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Thread: Swifts - locally extinct?
Post: RE: Swifts - locally extinct?
| Apparently there are a few reasons for their decline, pesticides reducing insect numbers, building methods reducing nesting spots. You can put nest boxes up under your eaves if you've got the right c... |
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20-05-2015, 01:34 PM |
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Thread: Parliamentary Election Hustings
Post: RE: Parliamentary Election Hustings
| Quite right Michael, I was being a bit facetious there! |
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01-05-2015, 10:38 AM |
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Thread: Parliamentary Election Hustings
Post: RE: Parliamentary Election Hustings
| Dowd just spotted in the India Gate having a delicious curry. Clearly too busy for the hustings this eve! |
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30-04-2015, 10:49 PM |
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Thread: Bird identification
Post: RE: Bird identification
| In the last few days we've had a couple of mistle thrush battling it out behind our place, they are very loud and melodic. Kind of like a blackbird but more powerful and with gaps between bursts like... |
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24-04-2015, 10:42 AM |
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Thread: Parliamentary Election Hustings
Post: RE: Parliamentary Election Hustings
| Same Scatterfold. I was astounded to read that thing when I got home last night.
Bordering on inciting racial hatred! |
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22-04-2015, 07:41 AM |
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Thread: Anyone else enjoying the great party in Lessing St???
Post: RE: Anyone else enjoying the great party in Lessin...
| I feel your pain, we had the same recently with a party that ran until 5am.
What happened when you tried noise abatement? We plan to do that if it happens again but are worried about retaliation :... |
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29-03-2015, 09:34 AM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest closed
| Apparently not a coffee shop or estate agent but again, just going by twitter rumours so far. Fingers crossed. |
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19-03-2015, 09:00 AM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest closed
| I just saw on twitter that someone has taken on the lease and it won't be a coffee shop.
I've no idea where that info came from so could be rumour but thought I'd pass it along.
Really hope it r... |
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18-03-2015, 10:23 AM |
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Thread: Woodpecker!
Post: RE: Woodpecker!
| I agree with Pippi that this area is fantastic for wildlife, way better than anywhere else I've lived in London. I've turned into a right twitcher since moving to the South Circular, who would've tho... |
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13-03-2015, 02:38 PM |
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Thread: Woodpecker!
Post: RE: Woodpecker!
| Almost guaranteed to hear and see them in Sydenham Hill Woods at the moment, the great spotted variety at least. Love the drumming sound! |
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12-03-2015, 10:12 AM |
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Thread: L and Q Invoice for £6900
Post: RE: L and Q Invoice for £6900
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We had the same. We were expecting it because we bought the property last year and it was part of the negotiations that the sellers pay it as the refurbishment works were carried out before we co... |
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06-11-2014, 04:19 PM |
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Thread: Constant meowing - anyone lost a cat?
Post: RE: Constant meowing - anyone lost a cat?
| I couldn't find anything this morning either. I'm around all day so I'll listen out for it and be ready to head out with a torch tonight if it starts up again.
Poor little guy, I was worried about... |
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05-11-2014, 10:32 AM |
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Thread: Constant meowing - anyone lost a cat?
Post: RE: Constant meowing - anyone lost a cat?
| I heard it too and I'm at number 67, first building in the flats. I thought it was in the gardens behind us but if you're hearing it over at the car park maybe not. I'll wander out now and have a go... |
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05-11-2014, 08:45 AM |
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Thread: Aveda in FH
Post: RE: Aveda in FH
| Yep, went last weekend and had a good experience.
Great haircut, good coffee and a natter. I'll definitely go back. |
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29-10-2014, 08:26 AM |
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Thread: Aveda in FH
Post: RE: Aveda in FH
| Same, very excited.
From the signage it looks like it will only be hair, not other beauty treatments which is a shame. I guess the unit isn't big enough to offer both though.
Hope it opens soon... |
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13-09-2014, 09:49 AM |
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Thread: Decent grocery stores in Wynell Rd area?
Post: RE: Decent grocery stores in Wynell Rd area?
| Another Crouch alumnus! We're very happy to have made the move, FH has loads to offer. So far St Davids for Saturday brunch and the pub quiz at the Sylvan Post are two of our favourite finds, as wel... |
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07-08-2014, 10:19 AM |
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Thread: Decent grocery stores in Wynell Rd area?
Post: RE: Decent grocery stores in Wynell Rd area?
| Hi Polabear
I moved here from north London recently too and found the same thing. We were very lucky to have an amazing grocers in Crouch End. I wish he would open up a branch in FH!
Anyway, I... |
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07-08-2014, 09:59 AM |
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Thread: Festival in the Forest, Sun June 29th 2014
Post: RE: Festival in the Forest, Sun June 29th 2014
| The festival was fantastic! I'd never been to the nature reserve before but it looks great and they had it really well set up for a lovely small festival. Great bands, great beer and a really nice a... |
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30-06-2014, 08:34 AM |
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Thread: Hangover cure
Post: RE: Hangover cure
| Thanks Cheeky, I'll get ordering. |
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20-06-2014, 12:30 PM |
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Thread: Hangover cure
Post: Hangover cure
| Hi fellow hillers
Question, if you had got home at 3am and were now suffering from a dreadful hangover and craving pizza what would be your local delivery place of choice?
Your recommendations a... |
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20-06-2014, 10:09 AM |
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Thread: Life in SE23 - Shops
Post: RE: From the Forest
| Love On The Hoof, their coffee is great.
Although I asked them about their new premises and they said it was going to be on Sydenham Road. |
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19-06-2014, 01:03 PM |
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Thread: Ferfect
Post: RE: Ferfect
| I noticed that too, really weird.
Maybe they were done for false advertising when they couldn't back up the claim that their chicken is actually 'perfect'! |
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18-06-2014, 01:02 PM |
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Thread: Stripping paint
Post: Stripping paint
| Hi
We need to find someone who can strip paint from skirting boards, door frames, window frames etc in our flat (three large rooms and a hallway).
It's quite a bit of work and we believe there i... |
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02-06-2014, 09:53 AM |
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Thread: Sushi in Forest Hill
Post: RE: Sushi in Forest Hill
| I noticed this morning that the pictures of fried breakfasts have gone and it now does give the impression that they specialise in sushi etc.
Can't wait to give it a try! |
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22-05-2014, 07:47 AM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Thanks ryan, I will definitely give that route a try. |
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14-04-2014, 06:09 PM |
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Thread: Large decorative gilt mirror
Post: Large decorative gilt mirror
| The mirror makes for a fantastic feature in any room, and is in great condition, selling for £50. It measures 126 cm wide and 107 cm length. Bought just a few weeks ago from this very forum (for £50)... |
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14-04-2014, 04:21 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Well, I'm now the very proud owner of a little Brompton. I had to go into the office yesterday so I got the train to London Bridge and then took the opportunity to ride in the city when it's like a g... |
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14-04-2014, 10:12 AM |
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Thread: The Who played in Forest Hill 50 years ago on this day
Post: RE: The Who played in Forest Hill 50 years ago on ...
| Woah that's awesome! I have some Who lyrics tattoed on my back. Not that you wanted to know that!
Also a huge Kate Bush fan, I believe she lived here too at some point. |
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08-04-2014, 10:18 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| Thank you so much for all the advice and encouragement everyone! It's all gratefully received, last time I owned a bike I was a child and lived in Wiltshire where I was more likely to meet a pheasant... |
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03-04-2014, 09:18 AM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| I used that cycle streets link above to find a quiet route to work and its pretty much all residential streets until London Bridge. I guess those streets have their own challenges with cars parked dow... |
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02-04-2014, 07:35 AM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| RSH - I'll take a look at tfl, thank you. I think I will go ahead and get a folding bike which is not too expensive through the work scheme and then do a council course to learn some road cycling ski... |
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30-03-2014, 12:58 PM |
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Thread: Cycling to Work
Post: RE: Cycling to Work
| I've been wanting to do this for so long but don't dare. I have access to the ride 2 work scheme as well which makes getting a good bike much cheaper. I work in the City, just over Tower Bridge and ... |
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28-03-2014, 07:39 PM |
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Thread: Spur shelving - free to collect
Post: Spur shelving - free to collect
| Hi
We've just taken down some shelves and no longer need them. They are wood, painted white. One is 157cm long, the other is 168cm long and they are both 40cm deep.
They have white metal brack... |
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18-02-2014, 09:48 AM |
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Thread: Suggestions for handyperson who can plaster and do electrics
Post: RE: Suggestions for handyperson who can plaster an...
| I'm getting some plastering done next week by a guy I found on rated people. If all goes well I'll PM you both the details. |
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04-02-2014, 06:27 PM |
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Thread: House prices in Forest Hill - are they *definitely* on the up?
Post: RE: House prices in Forest Hill - are they *defini...
| My husband and I are a recent example of refugees from north London wanting to buy something bigger than a shoe box.
In FH we got exactly double the square footage for our budget compared to where ... |
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13-01-2014, 08:45 PM |
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Thread: Charger for laptop needed urgently
Post: RE: Charger for laptop needed urgently
| Bcm - thank you for the offer but I'm now happily tapping away having been sorted out by the Currys PC World place as suggested by cellar door.
I now have a charger that looks like it would fit any... |
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20-12-2013, 08:54 AM |
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Thread: Charger for laptop needed urgently
Post: RE: Charger for laptop needed urgently
| Thank you so much for the reply.
In the meantime I ventured to maplins, they did have something which would work but at £60 I couldn't bring myself to do it. I also popped into the little place on... |
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19-12-2013, 02:25 PM |
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Thread: Charger for laptop needed urgently
Post: Charger for laptop needed urgently
| Hi
Fairly new to Forest Hill and I find myself working from home with no charger for my laptop, it's only 9.30 and I have 20 mins left, eek! I have a Lenovo, does anyone know of any electrical/com... |
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19-12-2013, 10:21 AM |
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Thread: Wanted: recommendation for asbestos inspection
Post: Wanted: recommendation for asbestos inspection
| Hi
There is possibly some asbestos in our flat on London Road and we'd like to get someone to come and check it out and remove if it is the dreaded stuff.
If anyone has any recommendations pleas... |
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27-11-2013, 01:44 PM |
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Thread: restoring fireplace grierson road 1930s style
Post: RE: restoring fireplace grierson road 1930s style
| Hi
I guess you've tried the place on Kirkdale, Avalon I think it's called?
I love that style of fireplace, hope you find one. |
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21-10-2013, 02:09 PM |
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Thread: Cardboard boxes for moving on offer
Post: Cardboard boxes for moving on offer
| Hi
We have lots of boxes having just moved to London Road. Not sure exactly how many but at least 20. Some are better than others but there are quite a few banana boxes which are really good for ... |
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12-10-2013, 05:19 PM |
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Thread: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
Post: RE: Where did you live before you came to SE23?
| I've lived in Forest Hill for a total of 36 hours having moved down from North London. Same story as many people I think, lived North (Crouch End, Highgate, Camden etc) for about 10 years but when it... |
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08-10-2013, 05:04 PM |
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Thread: Floorboard Restoration - Recommendation
Post: Floorboard Restoration - Recommendation
| Hi
My husband I just moved to Forest Hill (yippee!) and need to get the floorboards in our flat refurbished. I think they will need repairs, sanding and sealing.
Does anyone have any recommendation... |
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08-10-2013, 11:46 AM |
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